Date:         Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:35:07 -0700
Reply-To:     David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires
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Van-Cafe and Nokian site show that the 14" tire that most people want for all year driving is no longer available, the CS.  The strictly winter in a 14" appears to still be available, but if it is like other strictly winter tires, it will not last long driving it year round.
 
There are other choices in a 215/70-14 which is the same revolutions per mile as the 185r14.  It carries a load rating that works for a 2wd westy or regular van, but not a syncro westy.  It is not a C/D load sidewall so some complain about the handling, but I have not had problems with those type tires that are marketed for light trucks.  I use a firestone destination AT in a different size and it is the best 14" tire I have used so far and I have tried quite a few.
 
And others are correct you can find quite a few choices in 185r14 if you look, but mostly summer type tires, or strickly winter tires.
Dave


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From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: Tires

http://www.busdepot.com - Hankooks
http://www.van-cafe.com - Nokian

http://www.roadhaus.com <tires link>

I live where it's winter four to five months of the year. Nokians.

Jim

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On Aug 16, 2012, at 5:20 PM, ac butler wrote:

> Is there any new information about tires out there to be found.
>
> 205 70 r 14 can be found but has slim pickings
>
> 185 r 14 is older and cannot be found.
>
> Curious what people have found, I am in the market for a van set.